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Jazz vocalists energize Knox

The Knox Center recreated the scene of a music lounge with multicolored lights, a packed house and harmonious voices during the Jazz Vocal Night on Monday. Full story

Adept ceramicist takes on new role

Administrative seat filled by able sculptor

34-year-old Carlos Ramirez began working at the college in February, after Eric Sanchez took a full-time position at Los Medanos College, and has already seen section cuts. Full story

Espionage spoof brightens genre

Animated cast brings character, irreverence

FX network’s “Archer” approaches the espionage genre in the best way possible, with humor. Full story

Students exhibit photography in Rhodes Gallery

Showcase shares work of artists for campus view

Black and white images along with color prints entertain and inform students about the different art classes offered on campus at an exhibit in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery that has been up since Feb. 22. Full story

Game changers

Cleveland group’s melodic gems forgotten in gangster rap culture

Had Bone Thugs-n-Harmony not come out with its 1994 release “Creepin on ah Come Up” or the 1995 album “E. 1999 Eternal,” gangster rap would have continued to go in the same bland direction it is today. Full story

Ty Segall electrifies San Francisco venue

Local garage rock band Ty Segall's energetic tunes entertained a packed ballroom full of lively and aggressive fans at The Great American Music Hall on Friday. Full story

Unrealistic romance makes $88 million exploiting sentiment

Although the romantic flick "The Vow" is inspired by a true story, it lacks credibility and originality. Regardless of receiving poor ratings and reviews from critics, the film has grossed a hefty $88.5 million at the box office since its Feb. 10 release. Full story

Wicked reality show satisfies guilty pleasure

"Bad Girls Club" consists of seven women who are picked to live in a house together for three months. Within that time period the cameras follow them around 24/7, showing the ladies party at various clubs, meet various men and, of course, fight each other. The altercations in particular are the main attraction of the show. Full story

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‘Rockin’ in the Knox

For four nights at the Knox Center last week, the hour-long musical "Rockin' at Richmond High, 1966" mesmerized audience members with a plethora of emotions and songs.

Collaborative, psychedelic ‘brew’ has little potency

The ayahuasca brew is a concoction that induces a psychedelic trip to the drinker for the long side of a couple of hours. Much like this beverage, the newly released album from Gangrene titled "Vodka and Ayahuasca" delivers similar hallucinogenic feelings for a full 41 minutes.

Dynamic comedian captivates audience

Emmy-winning writer shines in stand-up act

Best known as the award-winning television writer and co-director to the British series "The Office," seldom do people know that Stephen Merchant started off as a stand-up comedian.

Play hopes to captivate congregation

Bilingual drama production seeks diverse audience

The drama department is set to perform its last play for the semester at the Knox Center presenting an uplifting play set just in time for the holiday season.

Inept production drowns potential

An album that features many hip-hop and rhythm and blues superstars, DJ Drama's "Third Power" is not a bad collection of music, though it does not match the quality of which the participating artists are capable.